TECTA Academic Support

The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance can help you move toward completing an Early Childhood Degree.

Who is eligible?

All those currently employed or volunteering on a regular basis at a state-regulated early care and educational program

Those who have completed TECTA Orientation or declared a major in an early childhood education, child development, or a related degree program and have earned 3 credits of early childhood course work.

How much will TECTA pay?

Financial assistance may include full or partial tuition costs for one course depending on funding amount. Contact your local TECTA office to find out how you can access funds.

Financial support is made possible through funding from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to Tennessee State University for the operation of the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance ( TECTA) Program.